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Currently the creative epicentre of Bristol, Stokes Croft now has a new place for all those hardworking arty types to properly unwind. Housed in the former Allied Irish Bank this new music and food hotspot hasn’t actually traded as a bank since the 1970′s, however it still maintains the original vault which now houses a very cosy snug and the original nightsafe amongst other original features, it also has a secret walled garden out the back. The bar aims to be a great addition t to the already thriving social scene on this once downtrodden strip of Bristol.

Open until 4am every weekend the Bank of Stokes Croft aims to serve up a diverse and cutting edge music policy with DJs such as rising stars Housework, Pardon My French, s and Dutty Girls, alongside more established hedonists like Buoyancy, Go Go Fandango, Hot Buttered Soul, and many others. Expect to hear anything from boogie to Dubstep , from 80′s hip hop to reggae, and from 60′s soul to the latest undergroud house.

Food will also be high on the agenda at the new Bank of Stokes Croft and in keeping with our pub The Spotted Cow, local sourcing and quality ingredients are important. The menu is based on simple dishes made well served simply in bowls so expect anything from a Moroccan Tagine to a Lancashire Hot Pot via a Goan Fish Curry or a French Bouillabaisse served up with plenty of fresh bread. Adding to this a full brunch menu will be available every weekend with breakfast from 11am. Also we have a great selection of traditional stone baked pizzas, all at the rather splendind price of just £5.50!

The new bar aims to become a welcome addition to Stokes Croft and is actively involving local designers and artists in the design and artwork of the bar. Local artist Simon Mills has decorated the vault with his trademark doodling alongside many of Bristol’s best loved urban scrawlers including the legendary Paris. As we all know unless you’re Banksy artists normally don’t have much money but they generally like eating and drinking and have exceptionally good taste, so surely a bank that serves great food and drink is better than a regular one where you pay bills and other boring stuff.

The Bank of Stokes Croft
84 Stokes Croft
Bristol
BS1 3QY

info@thebankofstokescroft.com

0117 9232565

Sunday – Wednesday 11 – 1

Thursday – 11 – 2

Friday – Saturday – 11 – 4

Happening Soon at The Bank:

THE BANK LISTINGS DEC 2011

Friday 2nd December

SIP THE JUICE

After a little rest Sip the Juice is back blazing all things Hip Hop. We’re starting to warm up that Christmas spirit by rolling out the big guns with this months very special guest..MR THING!!

After a mammouth party two weeks ago featuring the grime legend DJ Slimzee, Bass Ache are back for a New Years Eve special with L2S Recordings Resketch and we’re going till 5am!
See 2012 in with the Bass Ache family at the Bank.. Free entry before 11pm!

Chai Wallahs’ festival residents and Riddim Fruit recording stars, Rack & ‘lo, get Winterval up and running with their patented back to back crackalack attack.

Support from Solid Steel don and Peep This! dick, DJ Moneyshot.

14th

Reno HD

Reggae special featuring the wickedest tunes from the Love ‘n Harmony selector, live and direct from Cardiff, where he’s pretty much got that whole sh*t on lock.

Support from Flipzilla’s Roy Strong.

21st

DJ Cheeba

Oh my days, exclusive Xmas AV show from the cinematic sample slayer himself. Will he cut doubles of Jingle All The Way? Or rock a beat over Santa Claus: The Movie? Only if you’ve been good B-Boys and girls.

Support from Peep This! mastermind, DJ Moneystocking.

Every Thursday

POLLEN

EFA PLUS GUESTS

An exploration into the warmer spectrum of electronic music from Dubstep to Garage, House to Hip hop. Music provided by Bristol based label Pollen with residents EFA plus regular special guests.